MCQ
The $pK_a$ of weak acid $HA$ is $4.5$. The $pOH$ of an aqueous buffered solution of $HA$ in which $50\%$ of the $HA$ acid is ionised is
  • A
    $4.5$
  • B
    $2.5$
  • $9.5$
  • D
    $7$

Answer

Correct option: C.
$9.5$
c
$pH = pK _{ a }+\log \frac{\text { [Conjugate base }]}{[\text { acid }]}$

$pKa =4.5$

[Conjugate base $]=[$ acid], as $50 \,\%$ ionification

$pH =4.5+\log \frac{0.5}{0.5}$

$pH =4.5$

Then, $pOH =14-4.5=9.5$

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